Joseph Kimball
| Joseph Kimball | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 2, 1836 Ironton, Ohio |
| Died | July 20, 1909 |
| Buried at | Middlebourne, West Virginia |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |
 Company B, 2nd West Virginia Cavalry |
| Battles/wars |
Battle of Sailor's Creek American Civil War |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Joseph Kimball (February 2, 1836 - July 20, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kimball received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kimball's medal was won for his capturing the flag of the Confederate 6th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[2]
Kimball was born in Ironton, Ohio, and entered service in Littleton, New Hampshire. He was buried in Middlebourne, West Virginia.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Joseph Kimball, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 2d West Virginia Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag of 6th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Joseph Kimball". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
- 1 2 "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
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